Perfect for birthday parties, graduation parties, family reunions and more, large group shelters are available in eight of the Centerville-Washington Park District community parks. Reservations for the 2025 calendar year may be made beginning at noon on Thursday, January 2. …
From its name, one might reasonably expect that the Carolina wren — Thryothorus ludovicianus — is a bird of the south. That’s certainly true in part; Carolina wrens are common in the Carolinas and across the southeastern US. However, these…
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) has announced Centerville-Washington Park District’s Operation Manager Ken Carter as their 2024 Professional of the Year. Carter has been a driving force behind the success of the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) for 28…
We have started a new volunteer initiative — Project VIPR: Volunteer Invasive Plant Response! Invasive plant species impact our native habitats. They out-compete native species, significantly damaging park aesthetics, native plant growth and animal habitats. Project VIPR aims to clear…
For any animal, the temperature of its body matters. Bodily functions depend on chemical processes that are temperature-sensitive and on enzymes whose functions vary with temperature. For many simple systems, chemical reactions proceed more quickly at higher temperatures. For biological…
In 2020, the Board of Park Commissioners adopted a new master plan for Grant Park, the largest park in the District. The master plan reflects a large number of passionate voices from the community. The recommendation for safe, reliable access…
We would like to invite you to attend an online inclusion focus group. Please share your suggestions with us! We want to hear about your park experiences. Help us continue to promote inclusion and accessibility for all at your Centerville-Washington…
There’s something about spiders… Despite the numerous spider decorations that will appear on and around houses this October, spiders remain high on many people’s list of “least favorite animals.” Nevertheless, spiders have some amazing traits. They can travel hundreds of…
Go to relax under a spreading oak tree this autumn and you may discover a somewhat unwelcome surprise. That oak may be buzzing with large, black and white hornets. What’s going on? The answer is a bit complicated. But rest…
Three local agencies (Centerville-Washington Park District, Kettering Recreation Complex and the Washington Township RecPlex) are teaming up for an afternoon of archery! Join us Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Park for inflatable archery,…